FAQs

Are the awards free to enter?

Yes! There is not entry fee to enter a nomination for an award.

Can a person be nominated in more than one category?

Yes of course! We know many Bloomers are multi talented and might have so many things to be celebrated.

Is there an unfair advantage if someone is nominated more than one in the same category?

No. We understand that by having nominations open for anyone to nominate others as well as self, there might be multiple entries for one person in a single category. The judges will be reviewing each nomination and where there are multiple for one person, they will aggregate the reasons together, but that person still has the same chance as anyone else to win.

Why can't I nominate someone for certain categories?

There are some award categories that don't require and aren't open for nominations. This is because these awards will be determined based on what the Leadership Team have observed and recognised this year.

Do I have to be present on the night to be eligible to win?

We would of course love you to be there on the night if you have been shortlisted, but understand that it isn't always possible to attend. This does not affect your chances of winning.

Can I nominate someone outside of Bloom?

No these awards are to celebrate those within the Bloom community. There are so many of us, with so much individual talent to shout about and recognised we're convinced we'll have plenty of nominations to read through already!

I am not a Bloom member, can I still nominate a Bloom member for an award?

No, these awards are about Bloomers recognising fellow Bloomers. So for this first year, we are keeping it to within the community only. Who knows - in future this may change!

How will you ensure a fair judging process?

We have assigned judges to categories based on their experience and knowledge of certain categories where relevant, and have two judges per category to enable cross-referencing and eliminate bias. We will also read entries 'blind' to the name of the person nominated to ensure fairness too.

What happens if an entry is submitted after midnight 14th Dec 2024?

Sorry, but this entry won't be included in the judging process. We have to have a cut off to ensure fairness and allow ample time for reading through all the lovely nominations and judging.